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Bella Flemings Joins The Sisterhood
11/18/2025 9:04:00 AM | Women's Basketball
DURHAM, N.C.— Duke women's basketball and head coach Kara Lawson announced the signing of Bella Flemings to its 2026 freshman class Tuesday as the November signing period winds down. Flemings comes to Durham as ESPN's 16th-ranked player in the 2026 class.
"I chose Duke because of the people there," said Flemings. "The minute I stepped on campus I felt at home. I also believe I would thrive in the system that Coach Kara instills for the team. There's no better place."
Hailing from San Antonio, Texas, Flemings is one of the premier five-star guards in the country. She is a combo guard who has an elite shooting ability, skill, versatility and strength. She stands at 6-0 and possesses an impressive basketball IQ to go along with her fierce competitive spirit.
Flemings stars at Brennan High School and for SA Finest on the AAU circuit. She scored 47 points in the regional championship as a sophomore, which included a baseline jumper over current Blue Devil Arianna Roberson to force a second overtime en route to the 80-73 win.
Lawson on Flemings
"I could go on for a long time about Bella. I love Bella. Our connection is really strong, and she fits Duke in every way – her personality, her charisma. She has so many strong skills I think that fit with what we need. Her shooting is something that brings a different dynamic to our offense. Her ability to stretch the floor and be so consistent in doing so. She's a playmaking guard. She's got great positional size and strength. I love her communication. She's such a great leader already and I think she'll develop into a great leader here in a Blue Devil uniform.
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"I chose Duke because of the people there," said Flemings. "The minute I stepped on campus I felt at home. I also believe I would thrive in the system that Coach Kara instills for the team. There's no better place."
Hailing from San Antonio, Texas, Flemings is one of the premier five-star guards in the country. She is a combo guard who has an elite shooting ability, skill, versatility and strength. She stands at 6-0 and possesses an impressive basketball IQ to go along with her fierce competitive spirit.
Flemings stars at Brennan High School and for SA Finest on the AAU circuit. She scored 47 points in the regional championship as a sophomore, which included a baseline jumper over current Blue Devil Arianna Roberson to force a second overtime en route to the 80-73 win.
Lawson on Flemings
"I could go on for a long time about Bella. I love Bella. Our connection is really strong, and she fits Duke in every way – her personality, her charisma. She has so many strong skills I think that fit with what we need. Her shooting is something that brings a different dynamic to our offense. Her ability to stretch the floor and be so consistent in doing so. She's a playmaking guard. She's got great positional size and strength. I love her communication. She's such a great leader already and I think she'll develop into a great leader here in a Blue Devil uniform.
The Flemings File
- Put up 110 points across five games this past summer on the Under Armour AAU circuit.
- Was the starting point guard for Brennan as a 14-year-old freshman, averaging 15.4 points, 6.2 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 1.9 steals.
- Helped lead the Bears to a district championship her first season.
- Named the San Antonio Express-News Newcomer of the Year in 2022-23 and has been a Player of the Year finalist the past two seasons.
- Averaged 17.2 points, 6.5 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 2.3 steals in her 105 outings.
- Has drained 254 three-pointers in those 105 games for Brennan.
- In her three seasons, the Bears are 91-19 and have made two trips to the regional finals and an appearance in the state semifinals.
- Brother, Kingston Flemings is a freshman guard for the Houston men's basketball team. He recently was named the Big 12 Conference Player and Newcomer of the Week.
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